PROGRESS CHECK: SPEAKING A2+

Units 11&&22
UNITS

SPEAK
Interview EXAM TIPS
1 a Work in pairs. Take it in turns to ask and answer the
questions below. Use the EXAM TIPS and the to help you. ? answer general questions
■ Spell out your name with capital
■ Hello. / Good morning/afternoon/evening. What’s your name?
letters (eg for ‘A’, say /eɪ/ not /æ/)
■ How do you spell your surname? ■ Try not to give simple Yes/No
■ Where do you live?
answers. Give reasons if you can.
■ Do you study English at school? ■ Make sure you know when it’s your
■ Do you like it? Why?/Why not?
turn to speak.
■ You can ask your partner to repeat
b Choose two extra questions from the list below to ask the questions if you like.
your partner.
ask for and give opinions
■ Can you describe your house or flat?
See Student’s Book page 17.
■ Do you think it’s better to live in a house or a flat? Why?
■ What household jobs or chores do you do at home? check you understand
■ Which are your least favourite household jobs? Why? See Student’s Book page 27.
■ What do you usually do at weekends?
■ What is your favourite free-time activity?
■ What are you doing this Saturday and Sunday?
EXAM TIPS
Discussion: A present for your teacher ? discuss with a partner
2 Work in pairs. A teacher at your school is leaving, and you ■ Think carefully about the task before
want to buy him/her a present. Look at the pictures and you look at the pictures.
discuss your opinions about them. Decide on a present for ■ It is sometimes easier to start
your teacher. Use the EXAM TIPS and the to help you. with the pictures you don’t want to
choose. Say why they are not a good
idea.
■ You can agree or disagree with
your partner, but be polite and give
reasons.
■ Give reasons for your opinions and
remember to ask your partner for
his/her opinion.
ask for and give opinions
See Student’s Book page 17.
check you understand
See Student’s Book page 27.

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